Ice Axes - Mountaineering

Less aggressive and less curved than pure ice climbing tools, a mountaineering ice axe is more of a multi purpose winter tool that can be used for both climbing and as a security tool for winter walking. The perfect ice axe for alpine ridges and traverses. Generally they'll have a T rated shaft, meaning they're more than strong enough for use as snow anchors, and may have either a fixed or replaceable head. Less aggressive and less curved (or even straight) than pure ice climbing tools, a mountaineering ice axe is more of a multi purpose winter tool that can be used for both climbing and as a security tool for winter walking